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Steroids are found as the primary precursor, cholesterol, which is used to make the cell membrane less stiff or viscous, allowing it to flex and allow for better solubility of vital compounds that have to traverse or bind to the cell membrane.

Other steroids are used as growth regulation and gene expression factors. Steroids bind to enzymes and other regulatory factors that influence the expression of certain genes.

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Steroids act to maintain the integirty of the cell membrane. Steroids will assume different properties at dfferent temperatures in order to fullfill this function.

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